ANC or SACP? Cosatu leadership battle reflects alliance tensions
As delegates elected a new leadership at Cosatu’s national congress yesterday, the federation faced a growing dilemma over whether to back the ANC or the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the 4 November local government elections.
ANC or SACP support could shape election fortunes Support for the ANC could provide a boost to the governing party’s electoral efforts, while backing the SACP would assist the Communist Party as it prepares to contest elections independently for the first time.
Political observers regard Cosatu as a crucial player capable of either helping preserve alliance unity, or strengthening one side in the growing feud.
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